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Compelling. A professional voiceover talent since 1999, I now work almost exclusively in audiobooks. I prefer clean reads and specialize in performing cozy mysteries. Since I’m an Atlanta native, books set in the South and/or starring Southern characters are a natural fit for me. I love to laugh and have a great sense of humor, so I especially shine in comedic reads. I also have excelled in narrating sweet romances and legal thrillers, along with biography, history, self-development, and other Non-Fiction titles. I bring the emotion in the subtext into each word.

Committed. I’m an Audible Approved Producer who has produced and recorded over 50 titles in my custom-built studio. In addition to earning a BA in Broadcast Journalism, Magna Cum Laude, and an MS in Computer Information Systems, I have completed extensive specialized training in voiceover and audiobook narration technique, as well as digital audio production using Pro Tools software. I have taken beginning courses in Spanish, French, and German, and I study accents as needed. I have a director and editor for every project.

Communicator. I like to say, “You can’t spell Communications without Commins!” Even in my previous IT positions, my strong communications skills were highly praised. Not only did I manage large-scale systems and projects and keep everyone well-informed, but I frequently taught people how to use their computers and software. As a narrator, I love interpreting the words on the printed page and creating a pristine recording that allows today’s ultra busy people to take a mental vacation. In addition to writing articles on my blog and elsewhere, I’m also known for being a leading curator of information about the audiobook industry.

Analyzing the Audiobook Narrator Self-Assessment Quiz Part 4

4 April 2018

6 Low-Cost Avenues For Greater Audiobook Sales

Congratulations! You’ve got a brand new audiobook! It’s time to get the word out about it!

I minored in marketing while in college and have always loved to think about marketing ideas. Sandra Beckwith at BuildBookBuzz.com recently asked me a number of questions related to audiobook marketing. Our interview was posted today, and you can read it here.

A while back, I wrote 2 articles on the ACX.com blog to address this very topic. In Part One, I explained some reasons why people are resistant to listening to audiobooks. I then offered 3

From My Mailbox

I agree with your recommendations and appreciate how you consider the *listener* rather than the reader as I do.

Christopher Robbins

Familius Publisher

It's awesome narration, as always!

Danielle Childers

Bell Bridge Books Marketing Coordinator

Ms. Commins has a very pleasant voice and made the information even more interesting. She narrates the book at a good speed and you don't feel like it is being rushed.

Audible Listener Elizabeth L.

About COUPON CRAZY: THE SCIENCE, THE SAVINGS, AND THE STORIES BEHIND AMERICA’S EXTREME OBSESSION

Karen has ensured consistency of the characters between all of the books and that makes it very easy to flow from one book to the next. I don't think these books would be a great *read*, but I can tell you that they are a FANTASTIC *listen*. I love them!

Audible Listener J-9

About DIVAS DO TELL

Karen Commins gives a fantastic audio performance as narrator! She has all of the audio emotions down perfectly, and it's easy to know which *character* is verbalizing.

Audible Listener Jan

About WHEN A MAN MARRIES

Karen Commins’ accents and pace were perfect. If you don't have a southern accent by nature, it is not something that you can usually mimic in a believable manner (ie. take Julia Roberts in a number of her movies). That said, I am a believer and if Karen is not from the south, well we might as well say Welcome Home Damn Yankee and we'll grant her citizenship below the Mason Dixon line.

Audible Listener Janet

About DIXIE DIVAS

The narrator Karen Commins did a great job with this book, and it was very easy to listen to. She did a great job with the different voices of each character in this book. It was very easy to listen to in one sitting and I didn’t want to stop listening until the end.

Audible Listener Laura Collins

About FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL…

Karen's narration is as real as Harriet is. I was totally engrossed and imagined that I was listening to Harriet's thoughts and snarky comments, rather than listening to a reader's narration of a book. I'd listen to another one of her renditions any day!

Audible Listener LilMissMolly

About DIRTY HARRIET

I've never requested corrections! You're just that good. 🙂

Melissa F. Miller

Author of the SASHA MCCANDLESS LEGAL THRILLERS

I totally loved it! Your voices are amazing, and you really hit the humor spot on! You even had me laughing, and I knew what was coming!

Miriam Auerbach

Author of the DIRTY HARRIET series

This is another highly enjoyable listen. The quality of this story and narration means I will be enjoying this tale time and time again.

Audible Listener Sharilyn

About DROP DEAD DIVAS

The narrator did an excellently professional job, and combines a pleasant voice with excellent pacing, shaping enunciation, and can handle foreign accents extremely well.

Audible Listener Shoshana Hathway

About DEADLY BLESSINGS: AN ALEX ST. JAMES MYSTERY

The narrator did an amazing job and keeping me listening. As a counselor I was in hopes of finding good ideas to help my clients who have themselves struggled with finding love and companionship. Great Job.

Audible Listener Spudboy

About 125 WAYS TO MEET THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE

I swear that my fairy godmother helped to connect me with Karen Commins, the audiobook narrator for my chick lit romantic comedy Fooling Around With Cinderella. As soon as I heard her audition, I knew she was perfect for the project. I wasn’t disappointed. She captured the humor in the book, nailed the cast of quirky characters, and had me laughing with her comic delivery – and I know the book by heart.